Highlights of the day: Samsung discloses bold move to triple foundry capacity
Samsung Electronics has made a bold plan to triple its foundry production capacity by 2026. However, the global chip shortage remains serious in many industries, and lacking client support may bring more risks to the company. Overall, semiconductors.....»»
Pair your new Prime Day TV purchase with this $78 soundbar deal
Amazon Are you tired of hearing your favorite movies and shows through your TV’s lackluster speakers? Maybe it’s time to start thinking about a soundbar. Fortunately, in the lead-up to Amazon’s two-day event (October 8-9), we’ve been seeing a.....»»
Quantum research paves the way toward efficient, ultra-high-density optical memory storage
As our digital world generates massive amounts of data—more than 2 quintillion bytes of new content each day—yesterday's storage technologies are quickly reaching their limits. Optical memory devices, which use light to read and write data, offer.....»»
New triple star system sets shortest orbital period record
Professional and amateur astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery with the help of artificial intelligence, identifying a unique triple star system named TIC 290061484. This stellar trio was uncovered through cosmic "strobe lights" observed b.....»»
Accept our king, our god, or else: The senseless "requirement" Spanish colonizers used
Across the United States, the second Monday of October is increasingly becoming known as Indigenous Peoples Day. In the push to rename Columbus Day, Christopher Columbus himself has become a metaphor for the evils of early colonial empires, and right.....»»
Preserving nature"s genetic resources: Wild banana relatives of mainland Southeast Asia reveal hidden diversity
In a new study, researchers have uncovered a wealth of hidden diversity among wild banana species in mainland Southeast Asia. The discovery, which has been published in PLoS ONE, highlights the critical importance of conserving these genetic resource.....»»
Tip: These are the two fastest ways to switch between iPhone apps
We all switch back and forth between apps every day. But did you know there are two separate methods that are fastest? Here’s how you can switch between iPhone (and iPad) apps faster than ever. more….....»»
Arctic plant study suggests the rate of climate change threatens to exceed the adaptive capacity of species
A research group at the Finnish Museum of Natural History is investigating the adaptive potential of plant species amid a warming climate. Their recent study investigates the Siberian primrose, a plant species that occurs on the coasts of the Bothnia.....»»
Nearly two years later, AMD’s RX 7000 GPUs don’t even make up 1% of Steam players
Two years after releasing, AMD's RX 7000 GPUs barely move the needle on Steam, making up less than half of 1% of players......»»
Max’s No Sleep October movie slate highlights new horror films and Halloween classics
This month, Max is celebrating new horror movies and Halloween staples with the No Sleep October collection......»»
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition launch date leaked
According to a Korean retailer, it seems that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition launch date has been revealed. The post Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition launch date leaked appeared first on Phandroid. A few months ago, Sam.....»»
The new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is crazy thin and light
Samsung has announced its latest Chromebook computer, the Chromebook Plus, which is the thinnest and lightest Chromebook Plus to date. The post The new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is crazy thin and light appeared first on Phandroid. Sam.....»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 1: Port strike again challenges an industry that must move the metal
Labor strife, railroad disruptions, weather disasters and pandemics have become business as usual for automakers......»»
Research highlights global plant diversity "darkspots" where scientific efforts are urgently needed
An ambitious project led by scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, along with global partners, seeks to shed light on the planet's "plant diversity darkspots"—regions teeming with biodiversity but where geographic and taxonomic data remain.....»»
The best soundbar of 2024 is $902 off at Amazon today
Samsung's HW-Q990C made the top of our list of best soundbars, and this deal will let you snag it for a whopping 56% less......»»
9to5Mac Daily: October 1, 2024 – The latest on Apple vs Masimo, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Could Samsung Ditch Small Phones Entirely?
We may no longer see a base-version Galaxy S26 model. The post Could Samsung Ditch Small Phones Entirely? appeared first on Phandroid. It’s no secret that Samsung has remained as one of the last few Android OEMs to launch compact-siz.....»»
Save up to $80 with the Samsung Galaxy S24!
The base model Galaxy S24 is on offer right now at Amazon. The post Save up to $80 with the Samsung Galaxy S24! appeared first on Phandroid. As far as Samsung phones are concerned, you can’t go wrong with the Galaxy S24 series –.....»»
Are plants and fungi trading carbon for nutrients? Not likely, say researchers
Every year, plants move 3.58 gigatons of carbon to mycorrhizal fungi, their underground partners—enough, in fact, that if it were ice, it would cover 112 million NHL hockey rinks. However, a dominant scientific theory explaining that huge transfer.....»»
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE vs. Galaxy S24 Plus: one’s (probably) better than the other
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE has been announced and is the fourth phone in the Galaxy S24 series. How does this one measure up to the Galaxy S24 Plus?.....»»
AI model detects impervious surfaces in aerial images
In accordance with the German Sustainability Strategy, new impervious surfaces are to be limited to less than 30 hectares per day nationwide. In order to verify whether this target is met, it must be possible to monitor soil sealing at regular interv.....»»